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     John was born circa 1810 at Kent Co, MD. He married Mary (-----) circa 1835.

     Mary was born circa 1810. She married John Thomas circa 1835.

     John was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Francis A. Ashmead and Elizabeth (-----). John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Ashmead, age 6 in HH#1257 headed by Francis A. Ashmead, a 35 year old master plasterer..¹ He married Charlotte A. Mason on 6 August 1873 at Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Ashmead, a 20 year old mechanic, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Francis A. & Eliz'th Ashmead and she was shown as Charlotte A. Mason, age 26, the duaghter of Stephen & Ann Mason. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..² John reported a death on 24 August 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John W. Ashmead reported the death of his wife Charlotte, who died of cancer at the age of 49 years..³

     Francis was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1852. Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis A. Ashmead the head of HH#1257, a 35 year old master plasterer with personal property valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Ashmeads: Eliz't, age 33; John W., age 6; and George B., age 2. Also listed was Eliza Blake, age 10 and black..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Francis A. Ashmead circa 1852. Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz't Ashmead, age 33 in HH#1257 headed by Francis A. Ashmead, a 35 year old master plasterer..¹

     George was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Francis A. Ashmead and Elizabeth (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George B. Ashmead, age 2 in HH#1257 headed by Francis A. Ashmead, a 35 year old master plasterer..¹

     Cordelia was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Zorobabel C. Mason and Hester A. Mears. Cordelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia F. Mason, age 8 in HH#634 headed by Zerababel C. Mason, a 36 year old farmer..¹ She married William T. Rogers on 25 February 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Rogers, a 29 year old captain, the son of Wm. S. & Eliz'th F. Rogers and she was shown as Cordie F. Mason, age 27, the daughter of Zorabale C. & Esther A. Mason. They were married at the bride's home by C.C. Wertenbaker..²

     William was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William S. Rogers and Elizabeth F. Finney. He married Cordelia F. 'Cordie' Mason on 25 February 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Rogers, a 29 year old captain, the son of Wm. S. & Eliz'th F. Rogers and she was shown as Cordie F. Mason, age 27, the daughter of Zorabale C. & Esther A. Mason. They were married at the bride's home by C.C. Wertenbaker..¹

     Olivia was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Zorobabel C. Mason and Hester A. Mears. Olivia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Olivia C. Mason, age 4 in HH#634 headed by Zerababel C. Mason, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Elizer was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Wise Smith and Margaret 'Peggy' Drummond. Elizer was named in her father's will on 21 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizer A.D. Smith in the will of William W. Smith..²

     Charles was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Mears on 1 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas W. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Smith and Sally Mears of Armtend?.¹

     Sally was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Armstead Mears and Nancy Kellam. Sally was named in her father's will on 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an underage daughter Sally Mears in the will of Armstead Mears..² She married Charles Smith on 1 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas W. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Smith and Sally Mears of Armtend?.¹ She married Samuel W. Ames on 21 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. George K. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel W. Ames of Joseph and Sarah Smith, widow of Charles..¹ Sally was named as an heir on 28 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Edward A. Joynes and Sally Ames, wife of Samuel W. Ames, are the only heirs at law of Southy Mears who served in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..³

     Armstead was born in 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1800 census puts his birth between 1755-1774 and the 1810 census puts it before 1765..² He was the son of Southy (of Bar) Mears. Armstead was named in his father's will on 11 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Kellam on 25 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. William Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of Armstead Mears and Nancy Kellam..³ Armstead was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Armsted Mears, a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1774). Listed with him were 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 16-26 and 8 slaves..² Armstead was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Armstead Mears, the head of a household, aged over 45 years. Listed with him were 1 female, age 10-16 and 11 slaves..² He made a will on 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Sally Mears all my land with my water grist mill, except the piece I inherited by the death of my brother Asa Mears which I give to nephew Armstead Joynes with a Negro boy Arthur & if nephew dies, then to my daughter Sally Mears. Also to Sally Mears the remainder. Negro slaves Solomon, Phillips, Allas & Violet shall be paid annually by my daughter Sally Mears or her guardian the value of their labors according to the judgement of daughter Sally or her guardian. Edward Bayly Extr. Witt: Richard Ames, Arthur Laylor & John T. Mears..⁴ Armstead died in November 1810.⁴ Armstead's will was probated on 27 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Major S. Pitts, Matthew Harmanson & Richard Bayly securities..⁴ Armstead estate was settled on 30 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. 3 Dec 1810 (Invy), 7 Apr 1815 (Audit), 30 Aug 1815 (Rec'd) - Edward Bayly Extr. Negroes Solomon, Phillip, Elijah, Dick, Ezekiel, Mary Allie, Violet, Leah, Mary & Rachel. Appraisers: Isma Wyatt, Charles Satchell & George Kellam. Named in settlement: Solomon Mears, Auditors: Americus Scarburgh & Christopher Satchell..⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Armstead Mears on 25 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. William Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of Armstead Mears and Nancy Kellam..¹

     John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John F. Linge, age 5/12 in HH#1246 headed by John W. Linge, a 33 year old farmer..¹ John was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Lingo and Elizabeth J. 'Eliza' Smith.

     Edward was born in 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward J. Mears and Nancy Mason. He married Elizabeth J. 'Bettie' Mason on 2 December 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward J. Mears, an 18 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Nancy Mears and she was shown as Elizabeth Mason, age 16, the daughter of Jeremiah & Betsy Mason. They were married by L.B. Betty..¹ He married Missouri Elizabeth Colonna on 11 December 1920 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Jackson Mears, a 57 year old widowed farmer, living in Bloxom, the son of Edward & Nancy Mears and she was shown as Missouri Elizabeth Thornes, a 40 year old widow, living in Bloxom, the daughter of Elijah & Mary Colona..³ Edward died in 1941.² His body was interred at Woodbury Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1845 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Littleton Jenkins and Sarah (-----). He married Emily Susan Mason on 12 May 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Jenkins, a 27 year old farmer, born in Somerset Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Littleton & Sarah Jenkins and she was shown as Emily Susan Mason, age 24, the daughter of David & Cath. Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1820. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1840.

     Sarah was born circa 1820. She married Littleton Jenkins circa 1840.

     Mary was born circa 1837 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Revel Carpenter and Elizabeth Bowen. She married Levin Townsend on 12 April 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Townsend, a 33 year old widowed sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Gorah & Mary Townsend and she was shown as Mary Carpenter, age 23, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Revel & Elizabeth Carpenter. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr. and the license was dated 31 Jan 1860 and Wm. M. Feddeman said both were over age 21..¹

     Gorah was born circa 1800. He married Mary (-----) circa 1825.

     Mary was born circa 1800. She married Gorah Townsend circa 1825.

     Levin was born circa 1834 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Huldah E. Mason on 24 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Townsend, a 27 year old single laborer bron in Somerset Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, (parents not shown) and she was shown as Hulda Mason, age 24, the daughter of Preson & Polly Mason. They were married by T. Waters..¹

     Ida was born in 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Parker Mason and Caroline Sparrow. Ida was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ida Mason, age 2 in HH#MT530 headed by William Mason, a 35 year old farmer..¹ She married Edwin N. West on 9 November 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edwin N. West, a 26 year old mechanic, the son of Richard N. & Sally P. West and she was shown as Ida A. Mason, age 20, the daughter of William Mason. They were married by W.A. Street..³ Ida died in 1959.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ida A. West..²

     Susan was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Parker Mason and Caroline Sparrow. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mason, age 1 in HH#MT530 headed by William Mason, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1800. He married Hester (-----) circa 1830.¹

     Hester was born circa 1800. She married William Phillips circa 1830.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard N. West and Sarah 'Sally' Phillips. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz't R. West, age 9/12 in HH#383 headed by Richard N. West, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     Julia was born on 9 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George B. Mason and Sarah A. 'Sallie' Parker. She married Lorenzo Dow Mears Jr. on 20 March 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo D. Mears, a 30 year old farmer, the son of Lorenzo Dow & Sophia A.B. Mears and she was shown as Julia Mason, age 21, the daughter of Geo. B. & Sally Mason. They were married at the bride's father's by J.H. Riddick..¹ Julia died on 6 June 1962 at age 96.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julia M. Mears, 9 Jan 1866 - 6 Jun 1962..²

     Lorenzo was born on 1 February 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Lorenzo Dow Mears Sr. and Sophia A.B. Kellam. Lorenzo was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo D. Mears, age 2 in HH#1221 headed by Lorenzo Mears, a 50 year old farmer..² He married Julia Mason on 20 March 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo D. Mears, a 30 year old farmer, the son of Lorenzo Dow & Sophia A.B. Mears and she was shown as Julia Mason, age 21, the daughter of Geo. B. & Sally Mason. They were married at the bride's father's by J.H. Riddick..¹ Lorenzo reported a death on 18 August 1891 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that L.D. Mears Jr. reported the death of his father Lorenzo D. Mears Sr., who died of asthma..⁴ Lorenzo died on 25 April 1935 at age 77.³ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Lorenzo D. Mears, 1 Feb 1858 - 25 Apr 1935..³